Mental health problems

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hi, I have being diagnosed with schziophenia and bipolar disorder. I suspect that I also have borderline personality disorder but I haven’t being diagnosed with it. I have made so many mistakes in my life. I feel I have hurt so many people especially family and I have so much guilt and shame over this. I still have a lot of anger towards my mom and I know I shouldn’t feel this way but I cant seem to stop the thoughts. I had a horrible childhood and I blame my mom for this. I feel my soul is destined for hell if I cant overcome my feelings. I feel so sad a lot of the time. I am a single mom and I do my best but I don’t think its good enough. what does the church teach on people who have mental health problems . how can I expect people to accept me when I hurt others? I am so sorry for all the wrong things that I have done, I think of them constantly and wish I could turn back the clock. I go to church a few times during the week and I feel so at peace there but feel if people knew about the problems I had I wouldn’t be welcome there. are people with the same problems as me welcome in the church? thanks for reading.

Paula
 
Dear Paula,

You are loved by God.

Have you been to confession for your mistakes?When I have done this I feel a great weight lifted from me.

The church is full of people who make mistakes of every kind! Jesus told us he came for us not for those already perfect (if they exist).

So I’d say sorry in a confession, (behind a curtain if that’s easier) make amends by helping others & your relatives as much as you are able.

Remember if you really think you have this condition also pray for healing. Jesus healed many people with this type of condition.

God bless you+
 
I hope that you get the full support and help you need

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, there is no shame in needing help,it is strength to ask for help when we need it.

Keep going, a day at a time as Jesus told us to do.

God bless you +
 
paula20 said:
hi, I have being diagnosed with schziophenia and bipolar disorder. I suspect that I also have borderline personality disorder but I haven’t being diagnosed with it. I have made so many mistakes in my life. I feel I have hurt so many people especially family and I have so much guilt and shame over this. I still have a lot of anger towards my mom and I know I shouldn’t feel this way but I cant seem to stop the thoughts. I had a horrible childhood and I blame my mom for this. I feel my soul is destined for hell if I cant overcome my feelings. I feel so sad a lot of the time. I am a single mom and I do my best but I don’t think its good enough. what does the church teach on people who have mental health problems . how can I expect people to accept me when I hurt others? I am so sorry for all the wrong things that I have done, I think of them constantly and wish I could turn back the clock. I go to church a few times during the week and I feel so at peace there but feel if people knew about the problems I had I wouldn’t be welcome there. are people with the same problems as me welcome in the church? thanks for reading.

Paula
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**Paula,

JESUS CHRIST loves You. Not because of who You are, or what You have or haven’t done, or what You have or don’t have, JESUS loves You because HE is LOVE. There is not one thing that You could do that would make JESUS stop loving you. Not one thing. There is no illness, no sin, nothing, that would make HIM stop loving You. Mental illness is a Cross. I am unsure if the Catechism has anything to say about mental illness, but I do know Someone who did say something about our Crosses (struggles) in life:

" Whomever wishes to come after ME, must pick up his/her Cross DAILY, and Follow ME"- JESUS CHRIST St. Matthew 16:24

Go to Confession as Confession always helps and try these little things:

Go to Mass daily, but if that is not possible, then definitely on Sundays!

Eucharistic Adoration- Nothing in the whole wide world is more soothing that sitting face to FACE with Our Almighty GOD

Pray the Rosary- For your own peace and health and for Your Mother

Pick up the Gospels- Meditate on the Words uttered by Our LORD. Trust me, the Words inside that Book, when thought upon, are very powerful. A sure way to find peace!

Pick up a Crucifix daily and sit down for 2-5 minutes and stare at Him. Think about how much CHRIST loves You and Your Mother. Think about everything HE underwent for Your sake and for Your Mothers sake.

Our Lady of Mental Peace, Pray for Paula!

Try these!!**
 
:console: Paula,

You aren’t alone in this. I also have been diagnosed with menta illness. Mine are major depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), anxiety disorder and BPD (borderline personality disorder). I am on medication, which is a help but not a cure all. And therapy. I am better than I was in the past, but not as good as I could be. It’s a struggle, but know that Jesus is there with you. He took this same sort of burden to the cross. As it says in Isaiah 53:5; But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins, upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed."

We will find healing in him. Maybe not today, but one day it will come. I still struggle sometimes, it’s part of being human. Find a good therapist who will work with you on your medication and support. You will need both. Right now, walk where you know God is guiding you. He may only show the one step ahead. He does that with me, which the darned devil tries to turn into bitterness and rejection. Don’t give up. Never give in. When there are days where you feel lucky just to get out of bed, then claim the victory of actually getting out of bed. Accept the support here as well. We’re all in this together. 😉
 
thank you all for your very kind words, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
 
Christy_Beth said:
:console: Paula,

You aren’t alone in this. I also have been diagnosed with menta illness. Mine are major depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), anxiety disorder and BPD (borderline personality disorder). I am on medication, which is a help but not a cure all. And therapy. I am better than I was in the past, but not as good as I could be. It’s a struggle, but know that Jesus is there with you. He took this same sort of burden to the cross. As it says in Isaiah 53:5; But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins, upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed."

We will find healing in him. Maybe not today, but one day it will come. I still struggle sometimes, it’s part of being human. Find a good therapist who will work with you on your medication and support. You will need both. Right now, walk where you know God is guiding you. He may only show the one step ahead. He does that with me, which the darned devil tries to turn into bitterness and rejection. Don’t give up. Never give in. When there are days where you feel lucky just to get out of bed, then claim the victory of actually getting out of bed. Accept the support here as well. We’re all in this together. 😉
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Ditto:thumbsup:
 
Take all your feelings of guilt and shame to the foot of the cross and hear Jesus say: Father, forgive her for she knows not what she does. Then imagine your mother with you at the foot of the cross and hear Jesus speaking the same words to her. You should be able to forgive your mother after this exercise.
 
paula20 said:
I go to church a few times during the week and I feel so at peace there but feel if people knew about the problems I had I wouldn’t be welcome there. are people with the same problems as me welcome in the church? thanks for reading.

Paula
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I think you are wrong when you say this. There is no reason why you would not be welcome because of mental health problems. In fact I think that this feeling of “unwelcomeness” is actually a product of the mental illnesses you are suffering. I know what depression is like, many times it warps reality and makes things seem a lot worse than they really are. The way you feel about yourself, you project on other pepole, thinking that they feel the same way about you. The truth is we don’t, and neither should you. As a Catholic, I think I can speak for everyone else here in saying that you are welcome in our Church, and we want you to stay.

Be patient with yourself and through prayer seek this inner peace and forgiveness that you are longing for. Healing usually comes with time.
 
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